John Shanks

Born: 3/5/1900 in Jacksonville, TX, USA

Died: 3/24/1975 in Amarillo, TX, USA

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Benjamin Shanks

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Biography

John Shanks, born in 1900, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Throughout his ongoing career, Shanks has appeared in 9 games, showcasing his skills with a batting average of 0.25 and accumulating 6 hits, including 2 RBIs. While he has yet to hit a home run, his ability to contribute in key situations is evident, as he has also recorded 1 stolen base. Shanks plays during a time when the game is increasingly competitive, and players are constantly pushing the boundaries of athleticism and skill. His presence on the field reflects the evolution of the game, where speed and contact hitting are valued attributes. As he continues to develop his career, Shanks remains a figure to watch, embodying the spirit of determination and adaptability that defines today's baseball landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	24	1	6	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	0.250	0.280	0.250	0.530	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 36.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.530 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1927	BBB	NNL	9	24	1	6	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	5	54	5	0	3
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	BBB	1B	6	5	54	5	0	3
1927	BBB	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	6
Shortstop	1